Chris Richards ruled out of final World Cup tuneup, casting doubt on U.S. opener

Chris Richards will not play in the final U.S. tuneup before the World Cup, coach Mauricio Pochettino said Friday, raising doubts about the top defender’s availability for the start of the tournament next week.“He's training [and making progress] but still he's not ready to compete and to play” against Germany on Saturday at Chicago’s Solder Field, Pochettino said.Richards has not played since damaging two ligaments in his left ankle on May 17, Crystal Palace’s penu